Halifax The discussion of fights between tenants and landlords was a central part of the organizers’ agenda in the ACORN Canada head organizers’ meeting. In Ottawa it was another fight to save the 1300 unit, Herongate, a frequent target. In Toronto and Halifax landlord licensing is an ongoing fight and there were steps forward around …
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Little Hope for Reform in Foreclosure Settlement Negotiations
New Orleans The industry spins the numbers differently each month. Foreclosures are rising, but somehow housing markets are being revived by refinancing. Little of it makes sense and often the information is contradictory, but the bottom line is that housing is still in dire straits across the country. The home mortgage modification program has been …
Frontlines in Phoenix Foreclosureville
Phoenix A block away there was one sign still standing that said Holiday Gardens – “covenant restricted” — while the other was nothing but brick since the sign was long gone. A couple of blocks away an old neighborhood watch sign said this was Heatherbrae or some such neighborhood. Side by side both areas spoke …